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July 10
2012
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Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission

2123 Rayburn, 10:15am

Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission

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Hearing Notice

Background Memo

Opening Statements:

Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden

Energy and Commerce Committee Committee Chairman Fred Upton

The Honorable Julius Genachowski

The Honorable Robert M. McDowell
The Honorable Mignon Clyburn
The Honorable Jessica Rosenworcel
The Honorable Ajit Pai
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